Earthquakes in Haiti on January 12, 2010
On January 12, 2010 a severe earthquake took place at the Coast of Haiti with a magnitude of 7.0 causing major damage. The epicentre was registred about 10 km deep and 16 km southwest of the capital city Port-au-Prince. In the city a large number of buildings such as the palace, government and UN-buildings, embassies and hospitals were affected or destroyed. Telecommunication as well as electricity and water supply failed.
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DLR- Germany Center for Satellite Based Crisis Information
Emergency mapping & Desaster Monitoring
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Emergency mapping & Desaster Monitoring
